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(The Center Square) – At a border security summit hosted by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in Cochise, Arizona, where he announced a new strike force among sheriffs and law enforcement agencies to combat cartel and border crime, two Florida sheriffs shared their commitment to securing the border. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd discussed the success of a recent multi-agency human trafficking operation in his county where they rescued 24 Cuban women smuggled through Central America, Mexico into Texas and Florida. ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Authorities said a sleepy driver caused a fatal four-vehicle crash in Cochise County on Wednesday, June 7. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the crash happened on Highway 80 in St. David at around 4 p.m. DPS said the driver told investigators he...

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - According to the Department of Public Safety, Highway 80 in Cochise County reopened after a deadly crash that happened on June 7. DPS is investigating a 3-vehicle single fatality crash on EB SR-80 at 305. The crash happened at approximately 4:05 p.m. Be sure to...

After a close election to fund a new jail with a new excise tax, two of three Cochise County supervisors voted Tuesday to acknowledge the receipt of the canvass of results for the May 16 special election. The third board member abstained from voting. Elections results show that 51.47% of voters supported an excise tax for 25 years to help pay for and operate a new jail. Voter turnout was 32% of county voters with 25,048...

Living in Sierra Vista is unlike anywhere you've lived before. If you're visiting or if you've migrated from another state, you'll quickly notice we have some unspoken rules that we all follow. To be fair, these aren't laws. We won't hold you accountable if you're not yet vibing with something...

When I was in school, my family moved around a lot. Not just from town to town, but from state to state. I was always the new kid, and always shy. Making friends was tough, until I found a place where I fit in, no matter where I was. Years...

Cochise County's new elections director, Bob Bartelsmeyer, is ready to make his department more transparent with the community to help fix the public's perception after last year's election debacles.

The Cochise County Superintendent's office and the Cochise Education Foundation received 10K from a grant from Scripps and KGUN 9 for books for K -3 students in Cochise County. Currently, only 38% of our 3rd-grade students can read at 3rd-grade level; in the state of Arizona, it is 42%. This...

SIERRA VISTA, AZ — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is slated to visit Arizona today. DeSantis will hold a roundtable discussion at Cochise College's Sierra Vista campus at about 10:45 a.m. Joining him will be Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels, Sheriff Grady Judd of Polk...

This summer, Cochise County public libraries will host the 'All Together Now' summer reading program, offering free reading events for children in June and July. Participants will receive a stuffed reading buddy and can select free books to take home. Additionally, Wild Man Phil and his reptile friends will visit multiple locations on June 9th and 10th, starting at the Sunny Zona Community Center on Friday at 10 A.M.

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Our weather pattern won't change much, with the exception of slightly cooler air. Highs will drop below seasonal norms through the 2nd half of the work week. Breezy southwest winds from time to time, but staying dry. Meteorologist April Madison. MORE WEATHER: Cochise County Weather.

Cochise County is participating in the multi-agency County-Wide Food Drive which will run from June 18 – 25. This initiative has been put together by the Legacy Foundation. Food banks and charitable organization across the county have a critical shortage of food, and these donations will be provided to them in order to help replenish stocks.

Arizonans look to local law enforcement to keep our communities safe. That’s especially true today, as we face some of our greatest public safety challenges in decades — from an uptick in violent crime rates and an ongoing opioid epidemic to a crisis along our southern border. Yet...

Fires can be unpredictable, which is why firefighters have to be ready and prepared for any scenario. Because of Cochise County's unique climate, wildfire season is a year round concern.

A former employee of an Arizona hospital received a 54-month prison sentence and an order to pay restitution after pleading guilty to criminal HIPAA violations committed as part of his participation in an identity theft scam. Federal prosecutors charged Rico Prunty of Sierra Vista, Arizona, with accessing the medical forms...

We asked you to tell us about some of the amazing local bands, artists and performers in Cochise County, and you didn't disappoint. The list was so long, we can only mention a few of the highlights here. With summer on the way, we're looking forward to spending a little...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Strong high pressure will reinforce another day or two of triple-digits before breezy winds and cooler air arrives. Typical early June heat through Tuesday. A weak weather system will impact the region. early in the week leading to a modest cool down along with breezy...

With Father’s Day right around the corner, one local Sierra Vistian wants to make dads feel extra special and bring their families together with the second annual SV Dad Olympics on June 17. For Jai Rocha, the SV Dad Olympics event coordinator, it’s about celebrating dads and bringing families...

A portion of Nogales Highway is shut down following a fatal collision between a car and a motorcycle near Drexel and Bisbee. Details are limited, and Tucson police are investigating the incident. News 4 Tucson will share updates as more information emerges.

On the court, the classroom, or just around campus, junior Shai Daniels is a name that is hard not to hear on campus. Indoor and beach volleyball star and student personality alike, Daniels has made a name for herself by not only being a star athlete, but by also being a friendly face in the hallways.